Description
This Easy Peanut Butter Pie is a creamy, no-bake dessert featuring a rich Oreo crust filled with a luscious peanut butter cream cheese filling. Topped with crunchy chopped peanuts and optional chocolate syrup, it’s a perfect treat for peanut butter lovers seeking a quick and indulgent dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 24 Oreos (crushed)
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
Filling
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for whipped cream)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for filling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- Chopped peanuts (for topping)
- Chocolate syrup (optional, for drizzling)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Crush the Oreos finely and mix them with the melted unsalted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press this mixture evenly into a greased pie plate, creating a firm crust. Refrigerate the crust for at least 30 minutes to set.
- Whip the cream: In a chilled bowl, beat the whipping cream with 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Set this whipped cream aside for folding into the filling later.
- Make the peanut butter mixture: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the creamy peanut butter, ½ cup powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until the filling is well combined and smooth.
- Combine whipped cream and filling: Gently fold the stiff whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture using a spatula, taking care not to deflate the whipped cream. Mix until just combined for a light and airy filling.
- Assemble the pie: Spoon the peanut butter filling into the chilled Oreo crust, spreading it evenly. Top the pie with chopped peanuts for added crunch and optionally drizzle chocolate syrup over the top for extra sweetness and decoration.
- Chill before serving: Refrigerate the assembled pie for at least 2 hours or until fully set. Slice and serve chilled for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use softened cream cheese to ensure a smooth filling without lumps.
- For a firmer crust, press the Oreo and butter mixture tightly and chill thoroughly.
- Optional chocolate syrup adds a nice touch of sweetness and visual appeal but can be omitted for a purer peanut flavor.
- This pie should be kept refrigerated and consumed within 3 days for freshness.
- For a lighter version, consider using reduced-fat peanut butter and cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: peanut butter pie, no-bake dessert, Oreo crust, creamy peanut filling, easy peanut butter recipe, quick pie dessert
